Yousef K. Allouzi is running for Tigard City Council in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Three seats are open in the nonpartisan race.

Asked why he is running, Allouzi said in our candidate questionnaire: "I believe in prioritizing the community and ensuring that the voices of Tigard residents are heard. We are facing an immediate livability crisis, where housing is increasingly unaffordable and neighborhoods feel less safe. I want to implement a proactive policy framework that centers working people, incorporates equity into city decisions, and keeps local government accountable to the public."

Candidate information

Education: "Bachelor of Science in Economics (Magna Cum Laude) Oregon State University," Allouzi said in our questionnaire. He also listed a "Master of Public Policy (MPP), Oregon State University."

Occupation: "I am currently a data analyst with over 18 years of experience in government service working with vulnerable communities," Allouzi said in our questionnaire.

Family: "I grew up in a working family household with a stepfather that worked as a janitor and welder. I have seen first hand the hard work that working families provide for little pay," Allouzi said in our questionnaire. He added: "My father and wife are immigrants from the country of Jordan."

Party affiliation: Allouzi said in our questionnaire: "For most of my life I thought I'd stay unaffiliated in politics. … Earlier this year, I chose to register with the Democratic Party because they are the party which is pushing back to ensure our Constitutional rights are protected."

Experience and public service

Allouzi serves on the Tigard City Budget Committee, according to the city’s April 28, 2026, council recap. He described his volunteer small-claims mediation work in his Surround Sound Media questionnaire.

Asked about accomplishments that qualify him for the job, Allouzi said in our questionnaire: "My service on the Tigard Budget Committee proves I can parse municipal finances and prioritize resources. As a volunteer small claims court mediator, I successfully resolved complex disputes by finding common ground. … I've chaired boards, run committees, and spent 18 years working in government bringing valuable experience to the city."

On the issues

Housing: Allouzi said in our questionnaire: "While others might offer simplistic fixes for housing, I know we can't just build expensive homes for out-of-state investors. Working families deserve to live in the communities in which they work. Children of those families should not be priced out of the community as they come of age."

Public safety and transportation: On his campaign website, he said the city must "protect our pedestrians, dog-walkers, and youth by dedicating trails to public places such as the library, school, or playgrounds and parks."

Government accountability: Allouzi said in our questionnaire: "My background has trained me to scrutinize decisions with evidence—and my 18 years serving vulnerable populations has kept me grounded in the reality that policies affect people."

Seven other candidates are certified for the same race: Gabriel Elijio Velásquez, Jeff Darland, John Goodhouse, Kate Ristau, Shawne Martinez, Sue Garino and Tom Anderson.

Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.